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A Broken Bow
Commentators explain that "breaking the bow" symbolizes God shattering Israel's military might. Israel had grown arrogant, trusting in their armies and wealth instead of God. This verse serves as a timeless warning that no amount of worldly power or prosperity can protect us from judgment when we turn away from God. Our ultimate security is in Him alone, not in our own strength.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel - The valley of Jezreel is a beautiful and broad valley or plain, stretchin…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel. —Jehu was to be punished for the assassination of Ahab’s descendants. Though the …
John Calvin
On Hosea 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
This verse was intentionally added; for the Israelites were so inflated with their present good fortune that they laughed at the judgment denounced…
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John Gill
On Hosea 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass at that day
When the Lord shall take vengeance on the family of Jehu, and deprive them of …
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Israel was prosperous, yet Hosea boldly told them of their sins and foretold their destruction. People are not to be flattered in sinful ways becau…